In this energizing episode of Referrals Done Right, Scott and Kelly Grates sit down with Christine Spiak and Tricia Sticca, co-founders of Success Circle — a membership community for women solopreneurs in the Mohawk Valley. What started as two coaches sharing office space has grown into a powerful movement built on collaboration over competition, vulnerability over ego, and action over perfection. At its core, Success Circle exists to help women stop doing business alone and start building with intention, clarity, and confidence.

Christine and Tricia share how creating safe, supportive spaces — from Coffee Connections to their Accelerator Membership — is helping women step out of isolation, combat burnout, and take meaningful action in their businesses. This conversation isn’t just about networking; it’s about integration, identity, and building a ripple effect that strengthens families, businesses, and the entire Mohawk Valley community 


We Cover:
• Why collaboration over competition is the heartbeat of Success Circle’s mission
• How small “weekly ones” and intentional baby steps create real momentum
• What makes a safe space powerful for vulnerable conversations and growth
• Why community-based coaching hits differently than national, one-size-fits-all programs
• The long-term vision to impact one million women — starting right here in the Mohawk Valley

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Episode Markers:
(0:00) - Show Start & Introduction
(1:00) - What Is Success Circle?
(2:10) - How Two Coaches Joined Forces to Build a Movement
(3:35) - Creating a Culture of Support & Safety for Women
(6:35) - Who Can Join? Membership Tiers & What They Include
(8:35) - Being the Catalyst for New Ideas & First-Time Founders
(9:30) - Coffee Connections: What to Expect
(10:55) - Why Women-Only Spaces Matter in Business Networking
(13:30) - How the Talking Stick Changes the Game
(14:00) - Blending Leadership Coaching with Financial Clarity
(15:30) - What Members Get from the Accelerator Program
(17:05) - The Summer Connection Series – Real-Time Problem Solving
(19:20) - Action Over Perfection: Baby Steps & Momentum
(21:40) - Weekly Wins & The Power of Small Victories
(23:30) - Long-Term Vision: Franchise, Foundation & Global Impact
(25:00) - July 17th Workshop at SUNY Poly – Collaboration in Action
(26:30) - Advice for Women Feeling Burnt Out or Stuck
(27:30) - Seasons of Life & Redefining Success
(28:05) - Why One-Size-Fits-All Coaching Doesn’t Work
(31:15) - Rapid Fire: Biz Besties, Mantras & Local Favorites
(34:50) - One Thing Every Woman Entrepreneur Should Know
(36:30) - Final Thoughts – Be Present, Be Real, Be in the Circle



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Success Circle's Links:
Website - https://www.successcircle.biz
FB - https://www.facebook.com/SuccessCircleCommunityNY
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/success-circle-community
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/success_circle_community